Civil case dismissed, Anthony Johnson cleared to resume UFC career
Today UFC President Dana White announced on Twitter that lightheavyweight Anthony Johnson would be returning to the UFC now that his legal troubles have been resolved.
Today UFC President Dana White announced on Twitter that light heavyweight Anthony Johnson would be returning to the UFC now that his legal troubles have been resolved.
Soon after Dana White’s Instagram post, the UFC posted an official story with more details on their website:
The person who filed a civil temporary protection order against UFC contender Anthony Johnson last September voluntarily dismissed their complaint last week in the Florida Circuit Court. Before granting a dismissal of the case, the presiding judge independently questioned the alleging party regarding their voluntary intentions, and thereafter the judge dismissed the entire matter.
The dismissal of the case, along with an independent investigation that was commissioned by the UFC organization, brings closure to this matter for Johnson and allows him to return to competition in the UFC. As a result, UFC officials are exploring options for Johnson’s next fight to take place early next year.